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Dear Readers, the speed with which we accept and adapt Now, I wish to make it perfectly clear, that to new technologies. While this eagerness I am NOT laying the blame for all of the ills While I feel reasonably certain that this to 'upgrade, adopt and adapt' may be true of the transport network at the feet of truck editorial will once again trigger a flow of from a consumer perspective, unfortunately, drivers simply because I believe that EWD's vitriolic emails (often from anonymous the same cannot be said for much of the are an excellent and necessary replacement sources only identifying themselves as 'having public and private sector - especially when it for manual Log Books for the heavy transport been involved in the trucking and/or transport comes to transport related technology. industry. I'm also not suggesting that EWD's industry for many years") I will once again Please don't misunderstand: that are some type of 'magic bullet' solution for pose the question... comment is in no way intended to detract anything; or that all accidents involving trucks Why is it, in 2018, with all of the easy-to-use from the many excellent programs and are the fault of the truck driver. and extremely affordable technology at our technological developments that have What I am suggesting, however, is that we disposal, that we still have long-haul truck been introduced or are being trialled must use the tools which are available to us drivers using manual log books? across Australia. It is simply an observation to deliver the safest and most efficient road This question seems to once again have in relation to the level of uptake and network possible - for all road users. particular pertinence, given that during a acceptance of many of these technologies. EWD's are not about victimising truck recent week-long operation by the NSW One only has to look at the apparent lack of drivers - they're about providing the safest Roads and Maritime Services (Operation willingness to adopt technologies such as possible workplace for truck drivers by Shield), a total of 119 fatigue law breaches Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs) to see what eliminating the drivers that flaunt the were detected - in one week, in one I mean. mandatory rest break rules by cheating on operation, in NSW alone! In the worst of the Whether this hesitation in adopting their log books. fatigue related breaches, six drivers were EWD technology stems from a lack of What's more, I also believe that they can ‘grounded’ and directed to take rest breaks understanding of what's available, how play a major role in helping truck drivers of either seven or 24 hours because they EWD's work, or the benefits they can deliver to finally set realistic and sustainable represented a critical risk on the road. Indeed, (including, it must be said, preventing benchmarks for remuneration. Pay that is at Hay, in south west NSW, a driver was found unscrupulous operators from demanding based on ACTUAL hours driven and ACTUAL to have only had a four-hour break in a 24- unreasonable and illegal workloads from operating costs. hour work period while another driver had not drivers), is largely a moot point. The point is had a day off in over a week. While in northern EWD technologies are already available and NSW, a driver tried to lie to inspectors, capable of delivering very real and tangible claiming he was resting at the Puma service benefits (safety, productivity and cost) to station in Kempsey but a Safe-T-Cam detected business, governments and all road users his vehicle 91 kilometres away. alike. For a country with a relatively small The first thing we require, however, is a Anthony T Schmidt population, Australia is highly regarded for willingness to engage and invest. Managing Editor

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2.8km eastbound tunnel and 4km westbound you are responsible for complying with load tunnel under Yarraville; a new bridge over the restraint laws. Maribyrnong River; an elevated road along “Restraining your load is not complex, but Footscray Road to the Port of Melbourne, it does require training and knowledge. This CityLink and the city’s north; and major new guide will help you to know how to restrain cycling and pedestrian paths. your load safely through practical guidance material, including diagrams, in a user-friendly About CIMIC Group style allowing you to find the information you CIMIC’S CPB Contractors CIMIC Group Limited is a world-leading need quickly,” Mr Retter said. infrastructure, mining, services and public The guide includes information on to construct West Gate private partnerships group with businesses in understanding the characteristics of the load Tunnel construction (CPB Contractors and Leighton in order to choose a suitable vehicle, as well Asia), mining and mineral processing (Thiess as equipment and restraint systems which and Sedgman), operation and maintenance meet the performance standards legally CIMIC Group company, CPB Contractors, services (UGL), public private partnerships required by law. has achieved contractual close on Victoria’s (Pacific Partnerships) and engineering (EIC “The guide is an invaluable resource to multibillion dollar West Gate Tunnel. CPB Activities). ensure you are restraining loads correctly to Contractors was selected by Transurban For further information, please visit: prevent incidents that can cause death or and the State Government of Victoria as www.cimic.com.au injury, as well as damage to your business’ the preferred contractor for the project in reputation and finances. April 2017, in a 50:50 joint venture with John “We encourage everyone who is involved Holland. in restraining loads to read the guide and The design and construct contract will Updated load restraint keep it handy as a reference,” Mr Retter said. generate revenue to CPB Contractors of This is the first time a version focusing approximately $2.49 billion. guide now available on light vehicles has also been available, Major construction work is expected to from NTC specifically for vehicles under 4.5 tonnes. start in early 2018 with the project scheduled “The Load Restraint Guide for Light to open to traffic in 2022. Vehicles presents advice specific to the needs CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Drivers, operators and other participants of light vehicle drivers - such as tradies, Michael Wright said: “Delivering complex in the transport chain of responsibility couriers or for the everyday driver taking roads and transport projects are core are now able to access an improved Load a load to the rubbish tip - to make it easier capabilities for CIMIC and CPB Contractors. Restraint Guide and a complementary guide for them to ensure their loads are restrained We are the largest tunnelling contractor in specifically for light vehicles on the National safely,” Mr Retter said. Australia, with considerable experience in Transport Commission (NTC) website. Both guides are now available to creating transforming infrastructure such as NTC Chief Executive, Paul Retter said download from the NTC’s website at: the West Gate Tunnel. that the updated Load Restraint Guide 2018 www.ntc.gov.au/heavy-vehicles/safety/ “We are privileged to be working with provides practical advice on how to safely load-restraint-guide Transurban and the Victorian Government transport a load. Further information about how to to deliver this exciting project that is so “If you’re involved in packing, loading, purchase printed copies will be available integral to the State’s vision for sustainable moving or unloading any type of vehicle, shortly. roads systems, and so vitally important for its people and communities.” CPB Contractors Managing Director Juan Santamaria said: “With many decades of roads and tunnelling experience in Australia, our capabilities will ensure minimal disruption, a safe and effective works program, and certainty of delivery for our client. “We are focused on ensuring opportunities for local workers, and providing a value for money procurement program that includes Indigenous business and social enterprises to achieve broader community benefits.” The West Gate Tunnel project, one of Victoria’s largest ever urban road projects, will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, provide quicker and safer journeys, and remove thousands of trucks from residential streets. Design and construction works include widening the West Gate Freeway from eight lanes to 12 between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road; a

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sector and we welcome Johnson Controls to Viva Energy’s funding will be used to Johnson Controls the AEO community.” support education programs in four of the For further information, please visit: largest remote communities in Australia awarded AEO status by www.johnsoncontrols.com including Palm Island and Woorabinda in Transport for NSW Queensland as well as Wurrumiyanga and About Johnson Controls - Galiwin’ku in the Northern Territory. Transportation and Integrated Controls Viva Energy’s Indigenous Advisory Group Johnson Controls Transportation and Chair, Daniel Ridgway said, “We are proud to Integrated Controls (formerly Tyco Traffic support the Foundation’s work, which aims to & Transportation), designs, develops and re-engage Indigenous students in education, delivers innovative, integrated solutions for increase Year 12 completion rates and the transportation sector. These solutions provide inspiration about future employment include intelligent multi-modal traffic systems opportunities.” (ITS) for roadways, and tunnels, integrated “Our partnership with the Foundation also monitoring, CCTV and control systems for supports the work we do with the Federal critical infrastructure and a range of specialised Government to address at-risk behaviour and traffic control solutions. These Australian to help support Indigenous youth through the designed and built systems are incorporated power of education” he said. (R-L) Jordon Peters, General Manager Service and Development at Johnson Controls Transportation into thousands of traffic intersections, freeways, During the four-year partnership, Viva and Integrated Controls and Luke Homann, Director, tunnels and tidal flow systems across the globe. Energy will be the national partner of the Authorisation and Audit, Asset Standards Authority Horizons Program - a personal development project building resilience and providing Johnson Controls Transportation and students with tools to set and achieve their Integrated Controls (formerly Tyco Traffic & Viva Energy Australia and own goals and to finish Year 12. Viva Energy Transportation) has been awarded Authorised is also a major supporter of the Activities Engineering Organisation (AEO) status by Cathy Freeman Foundation Program on Palm Island, which encourages Transport for NSW’s Asset Standards Authority forge a new partnership school attendance and achievement via (ASA). The AEO status is acknowledgement extra-curricular sport, recreation and cultural of Johnson Controls Transportation and in support of indigenous activities for students. Integrated Controls’ engineering management education To celebrate the launch the beginning of systems and capabilities, and follows a stringent the school year, Viva Energy volunteers joined assessment process by the ASA. Cathy Freeman Foundation staff on Palm Island The NSW Government recently committed Viva Energy Australia and the Cathy Freeman in a significant and powerful ‘Back to School’ a record $41.4 billion to transport and roads Foundation have announced a major, four- march. This initiative aims to encourage families over the next four years. The AEO framework year partnership deal billed as the largest in to return to their community in time for day provides Transport for NSW with assurance that the history of both organisations in support of one of the school term and rewards students outsourced engineering services are delivered Indigenous education. who attend the first day. The march included by capable and competent organisations. AEO Cathy Freeman, Co-Founder and Director students, teachers, local police, government status is required in order for companies to of the Cathy Freeman Foundation said, “The officials and Cathy Freeman Foundation staff compete for work through the Transport for Cathy Freeman Foundation is very pleased to and moved through the community before NSW procurement process. welcome Viva Energy on board as the largest dropping students off to school. Jordon Peters, General Manager Service corporate partner we’ve ever had.” “It is very exciting to have Viva Energy and Development at Johnson Controls The Cathy Freeman Foundation is proud partner with the Cathy Freeman Foundation, as Transportation and Integrated Controls said, “As to be a major beneficiary of Viva Energy’s well as join the first ‘Back to School’ march in an AEO, we look forward to collaborating more unprecedented community program, which Palm Island. The march is a powerful symbol of closely with Transport for NSW on tendered supports a number of wonderful organisations community support for education and will kick transport projects throughout the State. We focused on addressing issues of mental health, off the school year by inspiring more students have a large, Australian-based engineering Indigenous participation and substance misuse. to succeed in school,” said Cathy. team which designs and builds world-class transport traffic management systems incorporated into thousands of networks both in Australia and around the world. As an AEO business, we aim to deliver innovative, cost effective solutions across a wide range of transport projects.” According to Luke Homann, Director, Authorisation and Audit, ASA, “We congratulate Johnson Controls on achieving AEO status, which opens new opportunities to collaborate with us on future transport engineering projects. The ASA is committed Viva Energy volunteers joined Cathy Freeman Foundation staff on Palm Island To celebrate the launch the to increasing participation amongst the private beginning of the school year with ‘Back to School’ march.

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Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James improve communities, and boost economic Truckies get $374,000 said the case highlights that her Agency performance,” Ms Excell said. has the ability to recover lawful minimum “TfNSW has developed legislative back-pay entitlements owed to employees, even where framework that enables trials of highly and employers attempt to unlawfully contract out fully automated vehicles on NSW roads, and Ten truck drivers who worked of their obligations to pay them by entering has established the Smart Innovation Centre for an Adelaide into Deeds of Release. in 2016 as an innovative technology hub to transport company have “We carry out enforcement work in the facilitate the research, development and been back-paid a total public interest. Any private arrangements piloting of innovative transport technologies,” of $374,000 following that employers make cannot prevent the Fair she said. successful legal action by Work Ombudsman from taking appropriate “It is now actively expanding its the Fair Work Ombudsman. action, in accordance with our enforcement collaborative focus by looking to partner The drivers’ minimum and compliance and litigation policies. It is with industry, local councils and researchers wages and a range of important that employees know they can to develop and deliver a number of regional other entitlements were always seek our assistance,” Ms James said. automated vehicle trials.” underpaid between “We will take enforcement action and The Award event also saw commendations 2007 and 2009 by seek penalties and full back-payment of given to leading insurer, IAG and popular Largs North-based Atkins Freight Services, entitlements in situations where we believe car manufacturer Volvo in recognition which transports bulk petroleum products doing so will change employer behaviour and of their efforts to increase awareness in into the Northern Territory, NSW and Western build a culture of compliance.” the community about automated vehicle Australia. Employers and employees seeking technologies. See the video of the Reverse Smart AEB in action: After an investigation and legal action by assistance can visit www.fairwork.gov.au or “IAG and Volvo have both shown www.reversesmart.com.au/how-does-it-work the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Industrial contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94. consistently strong leadership and advocacy Relations Court of South Australia penalised by sharing their expert knowledge and allow The state-of-the-art Reverse Smart AEB system has been the company a total of $93,000 and, in others to learn how insurance and vehicle C speciﬁcally designed to reduce the incidents of large 1 addition, ordered it to back-pay the 10 technologies respectively are adapting to the M vehicles or mobile plant impacting workers or objects truck drivers their outstanding wages, Transport for NSW changing world,” Ms Excell said. Y plus superannuation and interest totalling “Both are sector-leading organisations while reversing. $374,487. announced as Innovation that have supported various demonstrations CM However, after Atkins Freight Services Award winner for and deployments across Australia. Volvo in MY By providing an additional level of protection, including an lodged an appeal, the company paid particular has consistently led by example CY approximately $468,000 to the Court, which ambitious driverless to show how vehicle technologies continue engineering control that can stop the vehicle by held the funds in trust pending the outcome vehicle program to rapidly change since its key role in CMY automatically applying the brakes, the Reverse Smart of the appeal. the Southern Hemisphere’s first on-road K After dismissing the appeal, the Federal demonstration in 2015, and Volvo continues system can signiﬁcantly reduce the risk of impacts, injuries Court made orders late last year allowing for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has been to promote Australia’s efforts on a global and workplace fatalities. the money to be released from trust and paid announced as this year’s winner of the stage.” to the truck drivers. prestigious ADVI New South Wales Driverless “Thanks also goes to the Hon Melinda The truck drivers have now received back- Vehicle Innovation Award at a gala industry Pavey, NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and payments ranging from $8,012 to $91,566. event in Sydney. Freight for presenting the NSW Innovation 2 In dismissing the appeal, the Federal Court The Award, which is presented by the Award. She has been a great ambassador rejected Atkins Freight Services’ argument Australian and New Zealand Driverless for innovation, having been instrumental in that the compensation payable to two of Vehicle Initiative in conjunction with developing legislation that allows the safe the drivers should be reduced because it Innovate Australia, recognises a NSW-based trial of connected and highly automated had entered into Deeds of Release with organisation that sets the benchmark for vehicles on NSW roads, as well as launching drivers prior to the Fair Work Ombudsman innovation or achievement in accelerating the the trial of the driverless shuttle bus at commencing legal action. safe and successful introduction of driverless Sydney Olympic Park last year.” Justice Richard White found that the vehicles on Australian roads. 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Step 3 : Reverse Smart AEB system the Deeds were signed, the Deeds were an the road, and they have ensured that this automatically applies the brakes and stops the vehicle. attempt to contract out of the company’s technology is at the very heart of its long- 3 obligation to pay the drivers their minimum term transport vision.” Award entitlements. “The Future Transport 2056 is the Justice White also rejected Atkins Freight first plan of its kind to look at ways that For further information, or to arrange a Services’ arguments relating to a third a State Government can harness the driver the company claimed was covered rapid advancement driverless technology demonstration, please visit: by a Collective Agreement during the and innovation across NSW’s transport Image courtesy of Transport for NSW www.a1reversingsystems.com.au underpayment period. system to transform the user experience, or contact Davin Hamnett Ph: 0419 177 199 or A1 Reversing Systems Pty Ltd Ph: 03 9765 9444 10 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 ReverseSmart_Ad02_210x297_v2_PRESS.pdf 1 3/07/2016 12:10:32 PM

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TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL INTRODUCING THE SCORPION II® TMA (TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR) MASH TESTED, PASSED AND ELIGIBLE

14 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 Since its introduction more than 17 years QUICK & EASY TO DEPLOY ago, the remarkable Scorpion® TMA (Truck As with its predecessor, the Scorpion II Mounted Attenuator) has gained an enviable TMA is extremely easy to use and fast to reputation for saving lives and significantly deploy in the field. reducing the risk of serious injuries in Available to suit a wide variety of roadside work zones. Indeed, Scorpion TMA’s vehicle types and models, the Scorpion have proven their performance in the field in II TMA’s compact design and balanced well over 2,000 documented impacts in the weight distribution minimises the impact USA alone, as well as in numerous impacts on vehicle handling, while its ‘fold-over’ across Australia and around the world, and design helps to minimise the total vehicle are directly credited with saving lives and height while in transit to and from the reducing the severity of injuries suffered by work zone, without having to compromise vehicle occupants during an impact. on performance in the field. Building on that success, TrafFix Devices recently introduced the latest iteration of the PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN Scorpion TMA, the Scorpion II® - and it’s now The Scorpion II TMA consists of strut and available in Australia through A1 Roadlines, cartridge sections that are linked together the exclusive Australian distributor of on a support frame. This open cartridge Scorpion TMA’s. design reduces wind resistance and Developed in response to the updated increases fuel efficiency when deployed on MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety the job site and when traveling at highway Hardware) testing and assessment speeds. guidelines, the Scorpion II was the world’s Each energy absorbing cushion has first Truck Mounted Attenuator tested, an Aluminium honeycomb core that is passed and eligible for MASH, TL-3 (tested enclosed by aluminium powder coated box at 100kph) module that provides maximum durability Visit the US Federal Highway Administration and longevity. The Scorpion II is equipped website: www.safety.fhwa.dot.gov and search with LED brake, directional, signal ‘Letter CC-132’ for details. and running lights to further enhance While there can be no doubting the advanced warnings to drivers. outstanding performance of the Scorpion When impacted, the Scorpion's modular TMA’s Patented design, the Scorpion II® TMA design crushes in progressive stages, takes it to the next level. which reduces the impact forces on the Janine Bartholomew, Manager with vehicles' occupants and results in lower A1 Roadlines, explained: repair costs and easy parts replacement. “The Scorpion II TMA combines all of The curved side rails are made from the benefits of the original unit, while also corrosion resistant aluminium tubes and integrating some new design modifications. offer full width impact protection along Although there are only minor cosmetic the entire length of the Scorpion II by differences between the Scorpion and safely redirecting the impacting vehicle Additionally, the Scorpion II TMA is Scorpion II, advances in materials technology away from the deadly "coffin corners" at compatible with the Doctor Air Brake® have enabled the design to be modified to the rear of the truck. automatic braking system that instantly further enhance its performance during an When fully deployed, the Scorpion II locks the brakes of the host vehicle upon impact.” TMA is only 4 m in length, thus giving impact, further protecting the driver of Importantly, the Scorpion II® TMA has the the Scorpion II the shortest overall length the TMA truck, occupants of the impacting added benefit of MASH eligibility. of any MASH Eligible Truck Mounted vehicle, and any bystanders or workers “With the MASH testing and assessment Attenuator on the market. This shorter near the crash. standards now being referred to in the length reduces incidental impacts and Australian Standard AS/NZS 3845.2:2017 in repair costs while still providing the best place of the previous NCHRP-350 testing, it’s safety and reliability you have come to important that newly designed equipment is expect from the Scorpion line of crash tested, passed and eligible under the MASH attenuators. requirements,” Janine Bartholomew said. The Scorpion II is MASH Tested and “That does not mean that the older Eligible with a minimum host truck vehicle Scorpion units that were tested to weight of only 6,804 kg** (15,000 lbs) with NCHRP-350 and approved under the absolutely no upper weight limit. This is the previous guidelines are no good or can’t widest range of host truck vehicle weights be used – it simply means that as MASH of any MASH Tested and Eligible Truck is now the preferred testing and assessment Mounted Attenuator currently on the market. standard, any new models or equipment should be tested to MASH guidelines,” ** Please refer to National and State guidelines for required minimum host vehicle weights in Australia. she added.

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MODULAR DESIGN DELIVERS Needless to say, with very low speed and minor PERFORMANCE & SAVINGS impacts accounting for around 80% of the total impacts As well as playing a significant role in its performance into TMA’s, the cost and inconvenience of having to during an impact, the Scorpion II TMA’s ‘modular’ replace an entire unit or the majority of a unit any time design also plays a major role in helping to reduce the minor damage occurs can be considerable. cost of repairs (particularly after moderate impacts Importantly, even after most ‘medium severity and/or in the event of accidental damage) with only the impacts’, the Scorpion II TMA only generally requires damaged components requiring replacement. replacement of one or two of the ‘cartridge’ sections With most non-modular units, even minor damage and, depending on the angle of impact, a set of caused by a driver inadvertently reversing into an aluminium side deflection bars. object or colliding with a stationary object while The Scorpion II TMA units are extremely quick positioning the vehicle, can have extremely costly and easy to repair, and with the greater majority of consequences. In fact, with some units, even minor repairs coming in at only a fraction of the cost of a impacts can result in having to replace the majority of replacement unit, they deliver outstanding ‘whole of the TMA unit. life’ value.

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RIGHT (FROM TOP): 1. The damaged components being removed following an impact; 2. With the damaged components removed, the remaining sections are checked prior to the new components being fitted; 3. Fitting the new components. The majority of TMA repairs can generally be completed within a one-day turnaround.

“WHEN IMPACTED, THE SCORPION'S MODULAR DESIGN CRUSHES IN PROGRESSIVE STAGES, WHICH REDUCES THE IMPACT FORCES ON THE VEHICLES OCCUPANTS AND RESULTS IN LOWER REPAIR COSTS AND EASY PARTS REPLACEMENT. ” COVER STORY MASH FACTS SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MASH AND NCHRP 350

Evaluation of Roadside Features,” and o the 820C test vehicle is replaced by the contains revised criteria for impact 1100C performance evaluation of virtually all o the 2000P test vehicle is replaced by highway safety features, based primarily on the 2270P changes in the vehicle fleet. o the single unit truck mass is increased Some of the major differences between from 8000 kg to 10,000 kg MASH and NCHRP Report 350 include: o the light truck test vehicle must have a minimum centre of gravity height of 28 Changes in Test Matrices inches • The small car impact angle is increased • The option for using passenger car test from 20 to 25 degrees to match the impact vehicles older than 6 years is removed angle used with light truck testing • Truck box attachments on test vehicles are • The impact speed for the single-unit truck required to meet published guidelines test is increased from 80 km/h to 90 km/h • External vehicle crush must be to better distinguish the TL-4 test from documented using National Automotive TL-3 Sampling System (NASS) procedures The AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety • The impact angle for length-of-need • A new crushable nose needs to be Hardware (MASH) presents uniform testing of terminals and crash cushions is developed for use on surrogate test guidelines for crash testing permanent and increased from 20 to 25 degrees to match vehicles temporary highway safety features and that for longitudinal barriers • TMA designers are required to select recommends evaluation criteria to assess • The impact angle for oblique end impacts maximum and minimum support truck test results. This manual is recommended for for gating terminals and crash cushions is weight ratings highway design engineers, bridge engineers, reduced from 15 to 5 degrees safety engineers, maintenance engineers, • A head-on test with the mid-size car is Changes in Evaluation Criteria researchers, hardware developers, and others added for staged impact attenuation • Windshield damage evaluation uses concerned with safety features used in the systems quantitative, instead of qualitative, criteria highway environment. • The barrier mounting height is • Windshield damage criteria is applied to MASH is an update to and supersedes recommended to be set at the maximum permanent support structures in addition NCHRP Report 350, Recommended for small car tests and at the minimum for to work zone traffic control devices Procedures for the Safety Performance pickup truck tests • The occupant compartment damage Evaluation of Highway Features, for the • The critical impact point for the small evaluation uses quantitative, instead of purposes of evaluating new safety hardware car terminal test is defined as the point qualitative, criteria devices. MASH does not supersede any where the terminal behavior changes from • All evaluation criteria will be pass/fail, guidelines for the design of roadside safety redirection to gating eliminating the “marginal pass” hardware, which are contained within the • Two previously optional TMA tests are now • All longitudinal barrier tests are required to AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. mandatory meet flail space criteria An implementation plan for MASH that • Variable message signs and arrow board • Maximum roll and pitch angles are set at was adopted jointly by AASHTO and FHWA trailers are added to the TMA crash test 75 degrees states that all highway safety hardware matrix • The subjective criteria for evaluating exit accepted prior to the adoption of MASH – • A pickup truck test is added to tests of conditions are eliminated; reporting the using criteria contained in NCHRP Report support structures and work zone traffic exit box evaluation criterion is required 350 – may remain in place and may continue control devices • Documentation on vehicle rebound in to be manufactured and installed. In • Longitudinal channelizers are added crash cushion tests is required addition, highway safety hardware accepted as a category and a test matrix is using NCHRP Report 350 criteria is not recommended Changes in Test Documentation required to be retested using MASH criteria. • Event data recorded and airbag • CAD drawings of the test device and test However, new highway safety hardware not deployment data to be collected on test installation are required previously evaluated must utilize MASH for vehicles • Additional documentation of the test and testing and evaluation. evaluation results is required MASH was developed through National Changes in Test Vehicles Cooperative Highway Research Program • The size and weight of test vehicles is Changes in Performance Evaluation (NCHRP) Project 22-14(02), “Improvement increased to reflect the increase in vehicle • Language emphasizing the importance of of Procedures for the Safety Performance fleet size: in-service evaluation is added

Fact sheet extracts courtesy of AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)

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directed to take rest breaks of either seven or A new roundabout at the intersection 24 hours because they represented a critical of Yorktown Road and Blair Park Drive, risk on the road.” Craigmore, will improve safety for families “At Hay, in south west NSW, a driver was attending Craigmore South Primary School found to have only had a four-hour break and Hope Christian College as well as in a 24 hour work period while another improving safety for all other road users at driver had not had a day off in over a week. this location. While in northern NSW, a driver tried to lie Local Councils, in partnership with to inspectors, claiming he was resting at the State Government, will contribute the Puma service station in Kempsey but a approximately $400,000 in total across three Safe-T-Cam detected his vehicle 91 kilometres black spots projects at the Morphett Street away,” Mr Weeks added. and Gouger Street intersection in Adelaide, “Additionally, inspectors discovered eight Harvey Road and Ridley Road intersection in speed limiters that failed our tests, with the Craigmore, and the intersection of Morphett worst allowing the truck to travel up to 123 Road and Stonehouse Avenue in Camden kilometres per hour.” Park. “In another instance, a truck in Western Speaking about the funding, South Over 1,200 Sydney was found to be towing a load that Australian Road Safety Minister Chris Picton, was 850kg over the vehicle’s prescribed limit said: infringements - in addition to having no brakes on the trailer, “In 2017 we saw 101 fatalities on South which is an absolute disgrace.” Australian roads. The State Government including 119 Fatigue “All of these examples are a serious remains focussed on reducing deaths and incident waiting to happen, which is why we injuries on our roads, and our investment in Law breaches – will continue to work with the NSW Police to infrastructure plays a critical role in achieving weed out those who are either unwilling or these goals.” detected by Operation unable to do the right thing,” he said. “We are committed to improving road “Safety will always be our highest priority infrastructure right across the State and this Shield and we will continue to work with industry $22 million investment in the metropolitan to ensure compliance levels can be lifted and roads will go a long way towards increasing systemic safety failures are stamped out,” Mr safety, particularly at black spot locations,” Results of the most recent heavy vehicle Weeks concluded. the Minister said. compliance action - Operation Shield - The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator “33% of fatal crashes on metropolitan show that rogue heavy vehicle operators (NHVR) and transport agencies from other roads were at intersections, and through are continuing to put lives at risk and give states conducted similar operations in constant analysis of road crash statistics we truckies a bad name. addition to those carried out in NSW. are able to identify the priority locations for During the week-long operation, NSW upgrade works,” he added. Roads and Maritime Services inspected These sentiments were echoed by Member 10,302 heavy vehicle units, detected 119 for Light, Tony Piccolo, who added: fatigue law breaches in NSW. Officers also $22 million for road “I strongly welcome the upgrade for the issued 926 defect and 257 infringement Dalkeith and Main North Road intersection, notices. safety upgrades across which will include traffic lights to fully control NSW Roads and Maritime Director of all through and right hand movements both Compliance Roger Weeks said the results metropolitan Adelaide into and out of Main North, along with the are a reminder that while most operators are construction of left hand slip lanes.” doing the right thing, some are willing to risk “I have been working with the Dalkeith the lives of people on our roads. Nine metropolitan blackspots, including Country Fire Service since January 2015 in “The number of fatigue law breaches the notorious intersection of Main North calling for the intersection to be upgraded.” as well as the defects detected and other Road, Dalkeith Road and Smith Road in “I would like to thank the leaders and infringements issued means there is still suburban Adelaide will be upgraded as part members of the local CFS who have worked more work to be done to tackle the rogue of the South Australian State Government’s tirelessly to get this intersection upgraded,” operators who give the industry a bad name,” latest $22 million investment in road he added. Mr Weeks said. safety infrastructure improvements across “Operation Shield has again shown that metropolitan Adelaide. the majority of people in the trucking industry The program will fund works such as the do the right thing, with 86 per cent of installation of new traffic signals, intersection vehicles and drivers fully compliant.” upgrades and roundabouts. “However, the serious nature of problems New traffic signals will be installed at the found in the remaining 14 per cent shows that intersections of Bridge Road and Maxwell more needs to be done to drive improved Road, Para Hills, and Main North Road, compliance outcomes for the industry, he said. Dalkeith Road and Smith Road, Kudla with “In the worst of the fatigue related the objective of improving safety for all road breaches, six drivers were ‘grounded’ and users.

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The new legislation, to come into effect from 2019, will provide a modern, strong regulatory platform for vehicle standards that will better protect the community, provide more choice for specialist and enthusiast vehicles and be responsive to emerging technologies. These reforms will save businesses more than $68 million a year in regulatory compliance costs – a significant saving on annual regulatory costs under the current framework which stand at around $250 million per year. It will provide increased consumer choice through expanding and improving the pathways for importing specialist and enthusiast vehicles - including performance, “The independent assessment of low emissions, and mobility access vehicles. $1.5 million investment autonomous vehicle safety technologies is a The Bills will also give the responsible new and important element of the ANCAP Minister strong powers to mandate the in Crashlab to promote safety regime this year, and this commitment recall of vehicles if serious safety issues from the NSW Government will extend arise. The powers will apply to all road safer vehicles ANCAP’s capability in this area,” ANCAP vehicles supplied in Australia, whether Director – Communications & Advocacy, Mrs for private or commercial use, providing Rhianne Robson said. the Commonwealth Government with the New South Wales Roads, Maritime and Freight “This investment to expand the service necessary powers to uphold our national Minister, Melinda Pavey, has announced and enable the safety performance of safety standards. increased funding for Crashlab to enhance local autonomous technologies to be assessed This legislative package is the most crash test capability to assist with independent locally will greatly enhance road safety for all important set of changes to the Australian testing of autonomous vehicle safety Australians.” Government’s regulation of motor vehicles technologies. The NSW Government is a founding in almost three decades which is why we The NSW State Government is investing member of ANCAP and through the have taken the time to consult on the details $1.6 million to upgrade the existing Crashlab Roads & Maritime Services’ Crashlab test with interested stakeholders, including the test facility to enable the assessment of facility, contributes to the ongoing test and automotive sector and consumers, prior to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) assessment of vehicle safety encouraging the Bills being introduced. systems and other advanced driver assistance vital vehicle safety improvements. The Government released exposure systems. drafts of the legislation in December and Mrs Pavey said the Government understands stakeholders asked to provide feedback by the importance of vehicle safety in reducing mid-February. The House of Representatives road trauma, which is why driver assistance Government moves to will proceed to a second reading debate on technologies like AEB, lane-keep assist and the legislation after the consultation period speed assistance systems are so important. improve vehicle safety has closed. “Expanding Crashlab’s capabilities to test The Road Vehicle Standards package of new and emerging vehicle safety technologies and better protect the Bills and information on the consultation will support ANCAP in its important role in process can be found at https:// encouraging the introduction of AEB and other community infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/mv_ life-saving technologies across the national standards_act vehicle fleet,” Mrs Pavey said. “This means that to achieve a five star The Federal Government has introduced to ANCAP safety rating, an effective AEB or lane Parliament a package of legislation that will support system will be required on all new modernise and strengthen the laws governing vehicles rated." road vehicles when first supplied to the “These upgrades will see NSW offer a world Australian market. class vehicle safety testing capability covering The Road Vehicle Standards Bills are crash protection, and even more importantly, designed to maintain and improve vehicle crash prevention.” safety while expanding consumer choice and This investment comes in addition to reducing red tape. the recent upgrade of crash test equipment This legislation will replace the existing and acquisition of new, more sophisticated Motor Vehicle Standards Act which has dummies, catering for the broadened ANCAP been in place for nearly thirty years and safety rating program in place from 1 January was written at a time when much of today’s 2018. vehicle technology was not available.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Heritage Lighting Project

Gerard Lighting Group has been Unfortunately, the lights produced a glow provide both effective lighting, whilst also operating in Australia for over 100 years. that was deemed to be of detriment to drivers restoring the original aesthetic of the Bridge’s Headquartered in Sydney, Gerard Lighting as traffic volumes increased. The lanterns unique adornments. is well known for providing its clients were removed in the 1950s and replaced with First and foremost, Gerard Lighting’s goal with sustainable and innovative solutions modern fittings for the time. was to create a lighting solution that was both for lighting, from industrial, commercial, Without much foresight into their historical functional and aesthetic while maintaining residential and infrastructure. With an significance, most of the lanterns were also existing light levels. The new lighting for extensive footprint across Australia and unfortunately destroyed. the roadway, walkway and traffic had to be New Zealand, Gerard Lighting has a As the 21st century progresses, there unobtrusive and hidden from view, whilst the portfolio that incorporates the electrical has been an increased focus on preserving heritage lanterns needed to produce a soft industry’s leading brands. Australia’s national heritage and historical glow to recreate the heritage feel of the original While it is involved with numerous major structures. Owned by the RMS (Road and bridge, all without being a hindrance to traffic. projects, one of its most interesting projects Maritime Services), the Bridge’s heritage value Fortuitously, the RMS were able to supply has been its work on recent changes to the is proudly being upheld with the RMS, ensuring Gerard Lighting with a recast of the original lighting on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. that any changes or modifications required to lantern which had resided in the Bridge The iconic Bridge was originally service contemporary requirements are done museum. This was used to create the moulds designed to create a sense of arrival or in a manner that are respectful to the original for the new lanterns at a foundry in Western entry to a special place. When completed in architecture. Sydney. Bronze was chosen as the preferred 1932, the Bridge’s roadways were lined with In 2013, the decision was made to resurrect metal for its durability and because it does not distinctive bronze lantern fittings. the original bronze lanterns in an effort to require painting.

One of the new Sydney Harbour Bridge Heritage LED lights, with the Street LED arm.

24 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 As with the original lanterns, parts were sourced from local producers where possible. Borosilicate was chosen as the glassware because of its high durability as well as its resistance to expanding and contracting with temperature changes. The Heritage fitting is designed to glow, rather than to contribute The new lanterns hang off the 140 original to the road lighting. The glass manufacturers outreaches, all located in the exact place as they were when the Bridge was constructed. asked Gerard Lighting to nominate the type of glass and the amount of frosting that would be required to achieve the desired very important to maintain a dry internal alone as well as ensuring that the RMS can effect, and the interior of the top dome is environment in the fitting. reduce maintenance and servicing costs. sand-blasted to produce this frosted diffusing Now for the lighting… In addition, Gerard Lighting has produced light effect. Gerard Lighting was given a carcass a lighting solution that meets today’s lighting Borosilicate flat glass panels were held Heritage fitting that was used to create a standards while also restoring a heritage in place with highly durable compounds mock up version, made of acrylic panels and look and feel to the bridge. The new lighting to allow the lanterns to remain water tight. an LED module in order to determine the solution provide all users of the bridge with Gerard Lighting incorporated an additional desired lighting effect. Gerard Lighting then safe and efficient lighting, while preserving all visor over the module to counter any internal customised a double sided 15Watt LED fitting the ambience of yesteryear. condensation. They also recommended to be seated inside each lantern, producing a For further information, please visit: that the RMS include two bronze breathers soft glow that is rated as maintenance free for www.gerardlighting.com.au to ensure pressure equilibrium, which is 20 years – with over 100,000 hours at a very low power consumption resulting in reduced energy and costs. The modules are 3000k, chosen due to its ability to reproduce a warmer light that has a similar ambience and effect to the original Heritage lantern. This warmth was chosen due to its urban design with a heritage input, demonstrating a combination of modern technology with old world charm. The LED lights were chosen in part because of how long they last, minimising the risk of smashing the fragile glass top domes when changing lights. Two standard 37Watt Sylvania StreetLED streetlights provide roadway illumination in order to address the original issue of ineffective illumination. These are concealed within the light arm structures to reduce glare, whilst delivering drivers with a necessarily compliant level of illumination to ensure road safety. The reduced glare allows the general public to simply focus on the Heritage fitting while furthering the photogenic quality of the bridge. The new lanterns hang off the 140 original ABOUT GERARD LIGHTING outreaches, all located in the exact place as As one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and they were when the Bridge was constructed. distributors of premium residential, commercial, The Bridge is always a work in progress roadway and infrastructure lighting, the Gerard Lighting requiring constant maintenance and Group is at the forefront of innovative, sustainable and enhancement. The array of experts, in in-demand lighting solutions. technical, design and engineering who Founded in 1920 and with offices in each capital city contributed to the project was considerable. of the country, the Sydney based company features an Upon completion of the Heritage fitting, in-house engineering and design team that allows the company to swiftly develop new products and produce each unit weighed 120kg, resulting in structural customised lighting solutions. engineers having to sign off on each outreach. Housing premium lighting brands such as PIERLITE, These outreaches had to be checked for rot Sylvania, Crompton, Diginet, Concord, DOT, Disano, and decay before the new installations could Siteco, SIDE and Planet Lighting – the Gerard Lighting begin and installation is restricted to times of Group delivers world-class lighting design, engineering, The new lighting solution provide all users of road closures, which are very limited. manufacturing and distribution around Australia and the bridge with safe and efficient lighting, while Once completed, this restoration project New Zealand. preserving all the ambience of yesteryear. will result in substantial dollar in energy costs

Feb/March 2018 | Highway Engineering Australia 25 PROJECT BRIEF

months leading up to the installation date,” he said. Importantly, the deadline was met. Rail traffic was halted for four days to allow the removal of rails and the existing metal bridges. This work was carried out by the Mammoet company under the supervision of Bouygues Travaux Publics. With the old infrastructure out of the way, the slipping-on operation could begin. It took just three hours to complete. Forty-two multi-wheel self-propelled trucks with a metal support structure moved the enormous roof and slipped it onto the diaphragm walls. The last stages of the operation consisted in sealing the structure and installing the final rail lines directly onto the slab. FORT D’ISSY-VANVES- With that complete, rail operations were able to recommence and it was travel as usual for line N users, unaware that, under the CLAMART: SLIPPING THE Transilien’s wheels, work was continuing. The worksite is, however, far from being GIANT SLAB INTO PLACE over. “We shall now be focusing on layout of the The Fort d’Issy-Vanves-Clamart station on the Consortium project manager Laurent future station,” explains Laurent Mareuge. new Grand Paris Express line took a crucial Mareuge spoke of this ‘race against the clock’. “Up to June 2019, our teams will be step forward late last year when the 7,000 “The date for slipping the roof into place digging to clear the interior and construct tonnes of concrete forming the roof were was decided on three years ago by SNCF, the various levels. Then we shall be leaving slipped briskly into place by the specialist before the works were even underway. We the site until October 2020,” he added. teams from Bouygues Travaux Publics. simply had to be ready for this date.” Meanwhile, TBMs from the east and west The Station, which is being constructed “The trickiest part was to complete the will be making their way towards the station by Bouygues Travaux Publics in a consortium diaphragm walls on time,” he added. where they will meet to create the two with Soletanche Bachy, is situated at the “As a result, teams relayed each other railway exits. Line 15 South of the Grand Paris junction of Issy-les-Moulineaux, Vanves, 24 hours-a-day / 7 days-a-week for the two Express is scheduled for opening in 2022. Clamart and Malakoff, along the future line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express. Needless to say, installing the station roof represented a considerable feat as, a few hours previously, the 7,000-tonne concrete slab was still lying sixty metres from its final location. A meticulous operation ensured that the slab was moved from its construction site and slipped into place, like a lid, above the new station currently under construction. Measuring some 80 metres in length and 25 metres wide, the roof was constructed separately from the rest of the building. The worksite was split in two to ensure that Transilien line N could continue to operate throughout the works. The new transport hub is located beneath the railways of the current station in Clamart. Thanks to two provisional rail bridges installed earlier in the year by French Rail (SNCF), a 6-metre high space was created under the existing rail lines. This gap was sufficient to complete the diaphragm walls making up the envelope of the future station. The roof had, however, to be slipped on to cover the “box”, a process which clearly required rail traffic to be suspended.

26 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 BROAD APPLICATION R A N G E

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KEEPING ALL THE TCA provides assurance in the use of TRANSPORT FLOWING telematics and related intelligent technologies. THE IMPORTANCE OF MODERN TUNNEL SAFETY INSPECTION METHODS. by Karl Ahlgren, Pervidi How TCA help the transport industry:

• We connect both industry and government to telematics and related technologies • We check and approve technology to help transport operators make informed decisions • We provide information and advice on technological developments.

Whilst improvement works and lengthy technology within mobile devices allows As several tunnels are often owned by What we do: construction times can be tedious for offline recording of data and capturing one organisation, the use of new paperless commuters, the importance of keeping of information via standardised response, inspection apps provides a centralised a tight check on transport tunnels is regular typing and on-screen drawing. inspection method with seamless • Administer programs such as the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) paramount. Paperless safety Inspection apps also integration. Within construction, usage, maintenance benefit from being able to provide all the Once the inspections are complete, data and decommission, tunnels represent a part correct documentation or instructions as can be immediately synced with in-house • Type-approve In-Vehicle Units (IVUs) and of modern infrastructure whereby detail is attachments rather than numerous paper databases or cloud-based computing. absolutely crucial. Inspection checks for sheets that may be cumbersome at the Paperless inspection checklists can be On-Board Mass (OBM) systems OHS and QA are part of the whole life cycle time of inspection. This problem is further analysed quickly and if further information for the building. removed by speech-to-text and image or corrective action is required, the Not only representing a combination of capture, requiring even less manual input checklists can be easily updated so that • Data analysis and policy advice civil engineering, mathematics and geology, with the inspector’s hands. further information can be gathered, often tunnels are a vital part of many transport whilst the inspection is still taking place. • Lead progress in connected / automated vehicles. . forms for many reasons. Tunnels and the Repeat inspections and time-consuming infrastructure they provide are relied upon methods no longer have to slow down the my hundreds of thousands of people across “Tunnels are a progress, shortening both construction, Australia every day. and maintenance times. Whilst retaining The inspection of tunnels requires vital part of many a high level of detail and quality, modern several activities across mapping, measuring inspection methods through employing and monitoring of key surroundings transport forms and paperless inspection apps can improve Transport Certification Australia Connect with TCA and constituent parts. Enhancing new tunnel inspections across its life cycles. technology and instruments at the forefront are relied upon by Shorter, more accurate inspections mean Subscribe to receive TCA updates: of science, means inspections require new less risk for maintenance and disruption. P +61 3 8601 4600 www.tca.gov.au/news ways of recording data and information. millions of people Going paperless keeps the traffic flowing The industry has understandably and consumers happy. F +61 3 8601 4611 started to adopt paperless methods and across Australia For further information, please visit: E [email protected] favour electronic inspection software in www.pervidi.com.au Transport place of the aged printed checklists. New every day” @TCA_latest Certification www.tca.gov.au Australia

30 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 TCA provides assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies.

How TCA help the transport industry:

What we do: • Administer programs such as the Intelligent Access Program (IAP)

• Type-approve In-Vehicle Units (IVUs) and On-Board Mass (OBM) systems • Data analysis and policy advice

• Lead progress in connected / automated vehicles. .

Transport Certification Australia Connect with TCA Subscribe to receive TCA updates: P +61 3 8601 4600 www.tca.gov.au/news F +61 3 8601 4611 E [email protected] Transport @TCA_latest Certification www.tca.gov.au Australia TCA NEWS

Update on Implementation of On-Board Mass (OBM) Program TCA is working on the OBM Program, which location, time and speed. This builds on is being implemented to become available the level of assurance that is now available as a new application within the National through the OBM System currently available. Telematics Framework. With the added ability to reliably detect The implementation is in response to the malfunctions, tampering, and when systems need to obtain higher levels of assurance for need to be re-calibrated, this will introduce a both industry and government needs. new instrument for use to manage risks. Critically, this will enable mass information As depicted below, public policy and to be contextually linked to other pieces of commercial decisions drive the choice of data, including the vehicle configuration, assurance level based on risk appetite.

Management of Vehicle Mass – Public Policy and Commercial Decisions drive the choice of Assurance Level

3rd TCA releases

2nd Operation: When mass changes and/or telematics IVU configuration, plus location 1st Operation: and time specification When mass changes during Approach: journey On-Board Mass System Operation: Approach: connected to Telematics In- Start, end or periodically during On-Board Mass System Vehicle Unit journey Oversight: Oversight: Transport Certification Australia (TCA) Approach: Audit sampling with Comprehensive exception • Consignment records investigation reporting with certificate recently released an update to the Telematics • Weighbridge or based evidence In-Vehicle Unit (IVU) Functional and Technical Weigh-In-Motion Oversight: Specification. Audit sampling with investigation TCA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis, said “The updated Specification reflects changes in national and international standards, feedback from industry, and the growing number of apps supported by Intelligent Speed Compliance App Telematics IVUs.” “Telematics IVUs (be they built into a The last edition of the TCA Quarterly Briefing and records generated by speed cameras, for vehicle or aftermarket) are increasingly being included a reminder about TCA Intelligent compliance and enforcement. used as a technical and communications ‘hub’ Speed Management (ISM) operational Enhancements to the ISC app include: within a vehicle, which connect (and support) guidelines. • Low Speed Guidance – for low speed multiple systems and driver devices.” The guidelines – which are available at: thresholds “The Specification can be used across https://www.vision6.com.au/ch/63528/18 • Unique maximum speed thresholds – can transport modes, supports multiple uses d1j/1782186/6c3e017bk3.html are a set of be applied to jurisdictional boundaries (consistent ISO 15638/TARV) and enables operating requirements necessary to measure • Spatially-defined speed limits – allowing interoperability.” vehicle speed with accuracy. These are freely specific speed thresholds in geographic Mr Koniditsiotis continued, “It means end- available and usable by any operator to ensure zones/road lengths. users don’t need to install separate, stand- speed management. alone devices to perform individual functions, TCA has now implemented enhancements significantly reducing costs by avoiding to the Intelligent Speed Compliance (ISC) the need to support numerous stand-alone telematics app. The ISC generates electronic devices.” reports whenever a monitored vehicle is “Critically, the Specification meets the detected speeding, or if a device malfunctions requirements of regulatory telematics apps or tampering is detected. which can improve productivity and safety.” With high levels of accuracy, integrity, “Despite the expectations of stakeholders, security and oversight – reports generated by not all in-vehicle devices deliver when it the app can be used in a similar way to images comes to accuracy, security and integrity.”

32 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 TCA NEWS

TCA releases report to inform future decisions for connected and automated vehicles

Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has “Like any key piece of infrastructure, a released a report which explores the security SCMS needs to be approached as a long- of Connected and Automated Vehicles term national investment: the product of (CAVs). careful policy, planning and consideration The report, entitled Key Decisions to as to its capability and longevity, and the Progress Australian Deployment of a Security organisational elements necessary to operate Credential Management System, is intended and maintain it.” to inform decisions which need to be made The report incorporates feedback and in Australia. discussion after the release of the TCA TCA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Discussion Paper - Towards a national vision Koniditsiotis, said, “Security is an essential for a secure, connected future through backbone to ensure the safe and secure Cooperative Connected Transport Systems operation of CAVs.” (C-ITS). “CAVs depend on vehicles, road- TCA acknowledges the support of side infrastructure and other road users its Members in enabling participation in communicating with each other in real-time. this work and their feedback during the This means what we see as possible blurring development of this report. between the transport and communication The full report, together with the spheres, is in reality its necessary and Executive Companion are available for inevitable integration. Our aim is to ensure download from: www.tca.gov.au/tca/ that this is seamless and secure.” publications-reports “The operation of CAVs – and the safety of all road users – depends on new and integrated safety and security mechanisms being established.” “Put simply, not all telematics hardware is The internationally agreed security created equal.” approach for CAVs is known as the Security For this reason, the Telematics In- Credential Management System (SCMS): Vehicle Unit (IVU) Functional and Technical Specification is not intended only for A key component of connected vehicle technology providers, but can be used in applications is the assurance that messages different ways depending on stakeholder received from other devices are valid, i.e., needs: a received message has not been sent by a • By any end-user establishing whether their hacker or simply a malfunctioning device. current in-vehicle technologies meet the Traffic management functions, and even more Specification crucially, split-second collision avoidance, • By any end-user wanting to make better depend on establishing that received informed decisions when procuring messages can be trusted as accurate. The Telematics IVUs mechanism that will ensure connected vehicle • By technology suppliers seeking type- messages can be trusted is the SCMS. approval of their Telematics IVU ‘types’ U.S. Department of Transportation, 18 (which can be offered to transport December 2017. operators and end-users). As a performance-based specification, which A SCMS is not just a technical system. It promotes an open technology market and, encompasses the people, policies, processes there are already over 38,000 Telematics and technologies that provide security for IVUs fitted to heavy vehicles (a 55% increase CAVs. since 2014). A SCMS is currently being deployed “TCA is happy to assist purchasers in the United States and in Europe. With and end-users with any queries they may consideration now underway in Australia, have with respect to the Specification, the report outlines the key issues for the or in comparing different IVU types,” Mr consideration of decision makers. Koniditsiotis said. Mr Koniditsiotis said, “This report – which A copy of the Specification can be is the first of its kind – specifically maps obtained by visiting: www.tca.gov.au the key issues and options in an Australian context.”

Feb/March 2018 | Highway Engineering Australia 33 EQUIPMENT FOCUS

HAMELEX VOLVO LAUNCHES OWN WHITE RANGE OF RIGID HAULERS TIPPERS GO

Volvo CE is set to enter the rigid hauler market Terex Trucks’ 84-year heritage, while also TO WORK ON with a complete Volvo-branded range. Using incorporating Volvo CE’s industry-leading the expertise of its Motherwell facility in technology and core values of quality, safety WESTCONNEX Scotland, the range consists of four machines, and environmental care. Today we move to starting at the 45-ton R45D and extending up the next stage, and the new Volvo machines, Due to its reputation for quality, safety to the flagship 100-ton R100E. especially the E-Series R100E, are the and Performance Based Standards Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo outcome of this work. We’re confident that (PBS) expertise, Hamelex White was CE) has announced that it will enter the rigid they will impress customers working in the recently chosen to supply a new fleet of hauler market with its own Volvo brand of mining and quarrying segments.” PBS-approved rigid and four axle dog rigid haulers in the second quarter of 2018. The combinations for the prominent WestConnex development of the new four-model range has New Machines in Focus construction contract in Sydney. relied heavily on the longstanding rigid hauler The all-new flagship R100E has been designed A key investment in Sydney's infrastructure, expertise of Volvo CE’s subsidiary Terex Trucks, to meet customer demands for a rigid the WestConnex project involves the combined with the technological strength of hauler that delivers high performance and construction of a 33-kilometre motorway, two the Volvo Group. The range, which will initially productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy thirds of which is underground. It is considered be launched in less regulated markets, consists serviceability and good operator comfort. one of the biggest infrastructure projects in of the 45-ton R45D, 60-ton R60D, 72-ton R70D With its high capacity and hauling speeds, new Australia’s history and consists of six separate and the flagship 100-ton R100E. V-shaped body, efficient hydraulics, intelligent design and construction projects. The E-Series R100E is a completely new monitoring systems and operator environment, Part of one of those projects is being Volvo CE 100-ton (95-tonne) rigid hauler that the R100E will help customers move more undertaken by ResourceCo, which will be combines a wealth of market and customer material in less time. making use of eight new Hamelex White knowledge with proven components, new “Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers are known for Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approved technologies and a striking new design – all performing well in tough conditions, while also rigid and four axle dog tipper combinations providing a cost-effective and productive being easy to maintain and delivering low cost through contracted company, Railroad solution to fulfil the needs of today’s mining of ownership,” says Paul Transport. and quarrying customers. Douglas, Volvo CE’s Vice President of Rigid Railroad Transport ordered the eight tipper Haulers and Terex Trucks. combinations from MaxiTRANS as part of a In-depth engineering review “Our proven design has provided a strong broader order of over 50 Hamelex White units Based on the existing and well-proven Terex DNA on which to help develop Volvo CE’s by ResourceCo’s contractors, purchased to Trucks TR-Series, development of the D-Series innovative entry into this product line. The new work on a number of infrastructure projects R45D, R60D and R70D Volvo rigid haulers E-Series R100E is a completely new machine nationally. With many notable features follows an in-depth engineering review, that delivers stability, a long service life, high including an emphasis on quality and safety, ensuring that the machines meet the standards profitability, durability and comfort. And Railroad Transport said the Hamelex White expected from Volvo products in their target moreover, it’s quick and simple to operate and tippers were the obvious choice. markets and segments. Improvements include maintain.” Railroad Transport State Manager, Justin greater visibility and safety systems, along with The new Volvo-branded rigid haulers will Williams, stated that he wanted to be confident Volvo technical support and branding. be manufactured at the rebranded Volvo in his choice of trailer manufacturer. As a result of the launch of the Volvo- Motherwell production facility in Scotland “MaxiTRANS has a great reputation in the branded rigid haulers, production of Terex and sold exclusively through the Volvo dealer industry for quality and with access to a wide Trucks rigid haulers will, over time, cease. network. Australian service and parts network, we knew “Our purchase of Terex Trucks in 2014 was The new range of rigid haulers has no we could also depend on them for ongoing a strategic decision that allowed Volvo to offer bearing on Volvo CE’s Terex Trucks-branded support, long after the WestConnex project has customers a rigid hauler option,” says Thomas articulated hauler range. Terex Trucks- completed," he said. Bitter, Senior Vice President of the Marketing branded articulated haulers will continue The Hamelex White rigid and four axle dogs and Product Portfolio (MaPP) function at Volvo to be designed, built and developed at the were Railroad Transport's first foray into PBS. CE. Motherwell facility, and distributed using the Though the high productivity scheme can be “Since then, we’ve been working to design pre-existing Terex Trucks independent dealer complicated for a newcomer, Justin said the a completely new rigid hauler that builds on network. expertise from MaxiTRANS made it incredibly

34 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 EQUIPMENT FOCUS

NEW KINSHOFER NOX- TILTROTATOR simple. He knew the Company was one of the manufacturers leading the charge with SERIES PBS, having produced thousands of approved OFFERS ADVANCED combinations. "We just told MaxiTRANS what we wanted, FEATURES FOR which was safe combinations under 19m that EXCAVATORS could access Level 2 routes, with the maximum possible payload," Justin said. "It came back with a design TOP: Railroad Transport ordered eight tipper recommendation that suited both our transport combinations from MaxiTRANS as part of a broader order of over 50 Hamelex White units by ResourceCo’s task and the Mack Trident trucks we had contractors. purchased. It was as simple as that." Answering the Railroad requirements, the ABOVE: Answering the Railroad requirements, the new Hamelex White PBS-approved rigid and new Hamelex White PBS-approved rigid and four axle four axle dog tipper combinations boast a dog tipper combinations boast a payload of just under 37 tonnes and can access the metro and residential payload of just under 37 tonnes and can access areas in Sydney. the metro and residential areas in Sydney. Given the prominence of the WestConnex Justin says that customer service extends project, safety was one of Justin’s key focusses. to the MaxiTRANS Dealer Network, which can "We are constantly looking at ways support the tippers no matter where they end up. to improve safety for our drivers and are "After the WestConnex project finishes, Kinshofer, one of the world’s leading sources increasingly finding that a number of the rigid and four axle dogs could be assigned of high-quality excavator and loader crane construction sites are also pushing for safer to new contracts anywhere, so the national attachments, has introduced its new NOX- vehicles," Justin said. “It’s one of the main MaxiTRANS parts and service network makes Tiltrotator Series. The attachments’ universal reasons we ordered from MaxiTRANS, due it easy for us to ensure they will continue to joint offers 360-degree continuous rotation to their good reputation for safe-operation receive ongoing support," Justin says. "We have and tilting angles of up to 2-by-55 degrees, equipment.” to plan ahead with the nature of project-based the widest in the industry. The Tiltrotator "MaxiTRANS was able to reduce the contracts and indeed the cyclical nature of features an elliptical piston rather than a required tipping angle and improve the transport itself, but working with MaxiTRANS cylinder, for a streamlined design and high- tippers’ stability by installing a tipper liner and makes it easy." power performance in a variety of tight areas decreasing their overall length. The end result The WestConnex project has an expected and applications, such as road construction, is that we are able to gain access to sites more completion date of 2023. general construction and embankment repair easily while gaining productivity benefits for our "It's exciting to be using our first ever work. business via the PBS design, carrying up to 6.5 Hamelex White PBS-approved rigid and four These features, paired with its easy tonnes more material than a conventional rigid axle dog tippers on such an important project, serviceability make it one of the most advanced and dog combination." which will benefit transport operators and the excavator tools on the market. For additional safety, Justin said the general public for generations to come." “We designed the NOX-Tiltrotators to Hamelex White tippers are specified with For further information, please visit: enhance contractors’ productivity and ROI,” electric tarps and a tipping mechanism that can www.hamelexwhite.com.au said Francois Martin, Kinshofer North America be activated from inside the cab, so the drivers general manager. don't need to set foot on-site during a delivery. “Because the attachments both rotate and "We haven't missed anything with these ABOUT HAMELEX WHITE tilt, the excavators don’t need to move much to tippers, they're the safest possible design Hamelex White is one of Australia’s largest steel and access key areas, which saves significant time. and make the job as easy as possible for the aluminium tipper brands. Catering to the bulk carrying, This, combined with the quick-change system drivers," he says. quarry and construction industries, amongst others, and multiple attachment options, leads to high With his first PBS-approved combinations in Hamelex White manufactures rigid and dog combinations, efficiency on a variety of jobsites.” semi tippers, walking floors® and many speciality operation and proving to be a success, Justin is The advanced tilting function offers units in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. It looking at bringing PBS into other areas of the a significant advantage over many other is also a leader in the design and manufacture of PBS business. (Performance Based Standards) combinations. tiltrotators. Kinshofer uses a patented, elliptical "PBS is absolutely the way forward and piston design rather than a cylinder, enabling Hamelex White trailers are supported by a dedicated it’s thanks to companies like MaxiTRANS who high power and consistent performance at all national dealer network, with fourteen dealer locations have put in all the hard work and made it easy covering the complete eastern seaboard as well as south angles. for us to benefit from the higher payloads and western New South Wales, Northern Territory, South The NOX-Tiltrotator’s cylinderless design increased productivity," he said. "It's just part of Australia and Western Australia. also provides a narrower tool than more its customer-first focus." traditional tiltrotators that often feature

Feb/March 2018 | Highway Engineering Australia 35 Talbert Manufacturing celebrates EQUIPMENT FOCUS the 70th anniversary of its mechanical gooseneck patent. The innovation revolutionized hauling heavy equipment.

protruding cylinders. This means the tool can move more freely in tight spaces without hang-ups, enhancing efficiency. The tool’s compact design also makes it ideal for railway maintenance as it enables operators to easily pick up items close to the tracks. TALBERT HONOURS In addition, because the attachment can accomplish a lot with minimal excavator REMOVABLE GOOSENECK’S movement, the NOX-Tiltrotator significantly 70-YEAR ANNIVERSARY reduces turf damage, making it an ideal solution for landscaping applications. Talbert Manufacturing, a North American multiple offloads, as often as two or more When paired with a narrow bucket, the leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, times per day, the time savings of a hydraulic attachment can access small, deep canals and celebrates the 70th anniversary of its gooseneck really adds up.” even under and between existing tubes. The mechanical gooseneck patent, which was In addition, the hydraulic gooseneck has attachment is also ideal for slopes as its ability developed by Austin Talbert, engineer and virtually eliminated injuries and fatalities to grade at an angle improves productivity founder of Talbert Construction Equipment associated with railroad track hang-ups compared to top- to-bottom grading, which Co. due to the trailers’ low clearance. Drivers requires moving machinery. Talbert Manufacturing was originally can adjust the ride height to a variety of The unit’s minimal service requirements also established as Talbert Construction positions, enabling them to negotiate tracks help to minimise downtime. The NOX-Tiltrotator Equipment Co. in 1938, in Lyons, Illinois. It as well as other obstacles, such as bridges. has only two greasing points. In addition, served the Chicago market with crane and Talbert patented several other heavy-haul because the attachment has no cylinders, it construction equipment rentals and heavy trailer technologies that improved safety and has fewer wear parts and is easy to set up. Its haul transport services. efficiency, including the first removable rear integrated hydraulic system provides ample While Talbert was quickly regarded suspension that allowed for safe rear loading protection for the industrial valves, increasing as a trusted name and a company that and the hydraulically steered and suspended equipment longevity. consistently delivered results, it was not until trailer for navigating tight turns with longer, An optional electric swivel is available the advent of the first mechanical, detachable over dimensional loads. with integrated sensors for 2D/3D excavating gooseneck trailers in 1946 that it had its As the company approaches its 80th systems. Kinshofer also offers a gripper, which claim to fame. The product was patented in year in business, it continues Austin Talbert’s mounts to the tiltrotator to easily grasp and 1947 and entered the Canadian market in the legacy and the hallmark of Talbert Trailers: position posts, tubes, rods, pallets, rocks and 1950s. safety. Talbert builds its trailers to the highest sewer covers. The mechanical gooseneck revolutionized safety standards, which includes rating all of Excavator operators use dual joysticks equipment loading by eliminating the need to its load capacities at half the deck length to to operate the smart NOXPROP control drive equipment up and over the trailer tires. ensure the integrity of the trailer at maximum system. Proportional solenoid valves that The design not only enhanced operators’ load capacity. run simultaneously ensure safe and precise safety, but also saved contractors time and movements. The control system can be hassle. ABOUT TALBERT configured for individual operators through the Austin Talbert continued this trend when MANUFACTURING Kinshofer App, which is available for laptops, he designed and patented the industry’s first Talbert has been building world-class heavy-haul and tablets and smartphones. hydraulic removable gooseneck 15 years later. specialized trailers to rigorous customer specifications The Kinshofer NOX-Tiltrotator is available The hydraulic gooseneck offered the same since 1938. The company offers complete lines of heavy- for 3- to 25-tonne carriers. Standard packages safety benefits as the mechanical unit, but haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment include a tiltrotator, control system, upper could be removed in as little as 2 minutes, for the commercial, industrial, military and government suspension or coupling and lower coupler or much faster than the mechanical model. sectors. quick change. Kinshofer also offers a high-flow “The mechanical gooseneck is still a Its trailers and equipment are used in applications swivel option with up to 4,320 psi (300 bar) or popular choice for owners who do little as diverse as renewable energy, aerospace, heavy electric swivel. equipment loading and off-loading and construction, in-plant material handling, manufacturing need to minimize weight,” said Troy Geisler, and processing systems and much more. ABOUT KINSHOFER Talbert Manufacturing vice president of For more information, please visit: www.talbertmfg.com marketing and sales. “But when it comes to Kinshofer is one of the world’s leading sources of high- quality attachments for excavators and loader cranes. Founded in Germany in 1971, the Kinshofer Group includes Austin Talbert patented the industry’s first mechanical gooseneck in 1947. The design the Kinshofer, Demarec, RF Systems, Auger Torque, not only enhanced operators’ safety, but also saved contractors time and hassle. 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The Traffic Management Association of “One of our strategic goals is to bring “It is important we gather statistics Australia (TMAA) is ensuring it is looking into play the most advanced and recent and evidence of use, both successful and globally for best practice in the traffic practices developed for works and safety at unsuccessful and share this with government, management arena. As part of its recently roadwork sites,” he said. our members and other organisations and revised Strategic plan, TMAA has developed “It is paramount we work together with all stakeholders,” he said. a range of goals that involve inhouse and the Road Associations and key stakeholders “Keeping our Association ahead of the external research and collaboration. to transition antiquated practices and field and providing our members access to To this end, TMAA is currently working enforce tried, tested and proven safety new ways of doing things helps us achieve closely with a range of Road Worker products.” growth as an association and respect from Associations, and organisations including “Our delegates to Amsterdam are on government, as we strive to keep workers ARRB, Roads Australia, AAPA, CCF, RIAA and a ‘sourcing’ mission to find and deliver and the public safe,” he said. Austroads. These organisations are seeking products, protective equipment and Mr Woods said TMAAs new strategic external international expertise for solutions practices to enhance what we do here in plan would lead to growth in membership, to some of the common problems occurring Australia,” he said. innovation and sustainability as an on roadwork sites throughout Australia. “Too often we wait until there has been a Association and for the traffic management TMAA wants to take the lead by tragedy to explore other ways to do things. industry. sending representatives to the upcoming We are being pro-active to bring about “We are all about growth, collaboration, Amsterdam Forum, in a bid to source cutting protection for workers and the community.” advocacy, training and development to bring edge technological equipment, practices Mr Woods believes it is vital we remove about a professional, safe industry in this and processes within the ‘work on roads’ roadworkers and traffic controllers from country.” industries abroad. harms’ way while they are working. “We need to bring pressure to bear on TMAA President Brendan Woods said He said this currently involves using government legislation through advocacy he was determined the TMAA would Portable traffic lights at some sites, or and discovery to ensure our Association is provide its membership with globally deploying Truck Mounted Attenuator a leader, a ‘Must Join’, Association, thinking charged information, in turn offering the vehicles to sites to protect workers at either strategically and acting globally.” Association an opportunity to garner support end of the site. He said that while there were For more information on the TMAA, Australia wide, to lobby government for the some new product developments locally, please visit: www.tmaa.asn.au introduction of new innovations. there was much available overseas.

38 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 ITS SPECIAL FEATURE Intelligent Transport Systems News and Feature Articles ITS SPECIAL FEATURE

NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPATIAL SECTOR IN FULL SWING

Six months on from the release of the 2026 Spatial economy, especially as technologies advance,” Locate18 to focus on growth sectors, with the aim Industry Transformation and Growth Agenda Peter said, “bringing together some of the key to increase participation from outside the spatial (2026Agenda), and the transformation is in full leaders from priority growth sectors to help guide sector. It will also present a report card on the first swing. and support the 2026Agenda was a must. We are year of the Agenda and will be running an open The 2026Agenda is pleased to announce so pleased with the contribution our new members forum session designed to update the Agenda as five new members to its Leadership Group. The have already made.” part of our continuous improvement process. addition of these members creates a new, diverse It isn’t just the leadership group making Pillar D: Research and Development – On and powerful leadership group, directly supporting progress, said Glenn Cockerton, co-Chair behalf of the Agenda the CRC for Spatial initiative F4 – promote and develop innovative 2026Agenda. Information is currently developing a national leadership across all sectors: “The entire industry has come together behind spatial research agenda to pursue from mid- the 2026Agenda,” Glenn said. “Considerable 2018, focussing research efforts on current and AGRICULTURE progress has been made against all six pillars, since emerging areas of national importance, delivering • Dr Michele Allan: Chair, Meat and Livestock the launch of the 2026Agenda at Locate in April.” significant private industry benefits. Australia (MLA), Member of the Board for “We would like to share with you some notable Pillar E: Education, Training and Capacity Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) work done throughout the year by individuals and Building – The Surveying and Spatial Sciences organisations to advance the agenda,” Glenn said. Institute, in partnership with Consulting Surveyors HEALTH “Most of the organisations listed below have NSW, hosted a national workshop in December • Prof. Tarun Weeramanthri: Chief Health Officer initiated the work against the agenda off their own 2017. This workshop brought together 15 of Western Australia Government backs. Momentum from all players, including our organisations focussed on education and capacity • Barry Sandison: CEO, Australian Institute of leadership group, will ensure the success of the building from primary school through to university Health and Welfare (AIHW) agenda and ultimately our sector.” and beyond. The group discussed all six Pillar E Pillar A: Public Infrastructure and Analytics – initiatives, and agreed to meet on a regular basis TRANSPORT Initiative A1 has seen the release of the Location to create a strategic framework, share learnings • Susan Harris: CEO, Intelligent Transport Infrastructure Knowledge Platform by PM&C and develop a well understood and measured Systems Australia (ITS) and Geoscience Australia in April 2017, $14 education and capacity building pipeline. million funding allocated to the Satellite Based Pillar F: Representation – The formation of the ENERGY Augmentation System (SBAS) to progress the 2026Agenda Leadership Group is a major milestone • Ian McLeod: Head of Smart Energy & Digital National Positioning Infrastructure and $15 million for Pillar F, and has already resulted in new ideas, Asset Management for Enzen, Energy funding allocated to Digital Earth Australia, the discussions and opportunities for the 2026Agenda. Committee Chair for the Queensland Futures evolution of the Geoscience Data Cube. “The 2026Agenda Team is always open to Institute, and former CEO, Ergon Energy Pillar B: Innovation and Entrepreneurship – discussions with new organisations willing to make Initiative B1 aims to open location technologies to a change,” Peter said. “We are keen to link people Dr Peter Woodgate, co-Chair 2026Agenda, new sectors through the analysis of their problems, from across the industry with likeminded, forward said he was pleased to have garnered such heavy challenges and value chains. Considerable thinking individuals and businesses to deliver the hitters for the leadership group. progress has been made by both SIBA | GITA, plan.” “A big part of the 2026Agenda surrounds PM&C and the CRCSI through the Australian The 2026Agenda can be downloaded at: communicating the breadth and wealth spatial Livestock Spatial Innovation Strategy, the National www.2026agenda.com science brings to other industries. During the Health Roundtable, the Resilient Cities series, and If you wish to be involved please contact the consultation process, it was acknowledged that the Minerals Value Chain workshops. 2026Agenda team, Phil Delaney (CRCSI) our industry can do much more to communicate Pillar C: Outreach – The Locate conference and Stephanie Pradier (CRCSI) on 03 9035 9936 our and must reach out more,” he said. board has adopted the recommendations of the or via email to: [email protected] or “Spatial touches on most areas of the 2026Agenda, and will introduce new content at [email protected].

40 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 ITS SPECIAL FEATURE

GOVERNMENT MOVES TO IMPROVE VEHICLE SAFETY AND BETTER PROTECT THE COMMUNITY During February, the Federal Government on annual regulatory costs under the current The Government released exposure drafts introduced to Parliament a package of legislation framework which stand at around $250 million per of the legislation in December and stakeholders that will modernise and strengthen the laws year. were asked to provide feedback by mid- governing road vehicles when first supplied to It will provide increased consumer choice February. The House of Representatives will the Australian market. through expanding and improving the pathways proceed to a second reading debate on the The Road Vehicle Standards Bills are for importing specialist and enthusiast vehicles legislation only after the consultation period has designed to maintain and improve vehicle safety - including performance, low emissions, and closed. while expanding consumer choice and reducing mobility access vehicles. The Road Vehicle Standards package of Bills red tape. The Bills will also give the responsible Minister and information on the consultation process This legislation will replace the existing strong powers to mandate the recall of vehicles if can be found at: infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/ Motor Vehicle Standards Act which has been in serious safety issues arise. The powers will apply mv_standards_act. place for nearly thirty years and was written at to all road vehicles supplied in Australia, whether a time when much of today’s vehicle technology for private or commercial use, providing the was not available. Commonwealth Government with the necessary The new legislation, to come into effect from powers to uphold our national safety standards. 2019, will provide a modern, strong regulatory This legislative package is the most platform for vehicle standards that will better important set of changes to the Australian protect the community, provide more choice Government’s regulation of motor vehicles in for specialist and enthusiast vehicles and be almost three decades which is why we have responsive to emerging technologies. taken the time to consult on the details with According to the Government, the reforms will interested stakeholders, including the automotive save businesses more than $68 million a year in sector and consumers, prior to the Bills being regulatory compliance costs - a significant saving introduced.

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ACMA INTRODUCES NEW REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

New regulations will allow Australian road The release of the Radiocommunications "The road safety and mobility benefits that are traffic authorities to roll out intelligent transport (Intelligent Transport Systems) Class Licence anticipated from connected and automated vehicles systems (ITS) that enable vehicle-to-vehicle, 2017 by ACMA is supported by Austroads, are significant. The release of this licence will vehicle-to-person or vehicle-to-infrastructure highlighting it as ‘…an important milestone greatly assist Australia to support the introduction communications. towards enabling the next generation of of these emerging vehicle technologies," said Stuart Following industry consultation, the connected and automated vehicles to be Ballingall, Austroads Program Director Connected Australian Communications and Media Authority introduced to the Australian market.’ and Automated Vehicles. has introduced the Radiocommunications The emergence of connected and automated (Intelligent Transport Systems) Class Licence vehicles has the potential to deliver significant ITS AND (C-ITS) 2017, which will support the use of complying societal benefits in the form of improved road Intelligent transport systems (ITS) encompass wireless technologies and devices. safety, reduced traffic congestion, and positive a range of wireless and wired communications- ‘ITS are expected to make roads smarter, environmental outcomes. The ITS Class Licence based information technologies that can be safer and cleaner through the use of will allow connected vehicles and roadside integrated into transport infrastructure and communications technologies,’ said ACMA infrastructure to share data using the 5.9 GHz vehicles. acting Chair, James Cameron. radio frequency band. Cooperative ITS (C-ITS) technologies use ‘The new Class Licence will facilitate Austroads, working closely with its road wireless communications to transfer data over the rollout of the latest transportation agency members and a range of key industry short distances between in-vehicle mobile communications technology, putting Australia on stakeholders, has taken a lead role driving the radio units and roadside units, and can be par with other nations adopting ITS.’ process to establish the ITS Class Licence with used for a wide range of applications, such as The regulations allow the 5.9 GHz band to be the ACMA. monitoring and managing traffic flow, relieving used for ITS in Australia, and are consistent with "This is an important milestone in Australia’s traffic congestion, providing alternative routes the ITS arrangements in major vehicle markets readiness to support connected and automated to travellers and reducing the environmental such as the United States and European Union. vehicles. Austroads has worked closely with the impacts of transport. Harmonising Australia’s ITS arrangements with ACMA, and collaborated with a range of industry The Radiocommunications (Intelligent wider global developments means Australian and government stakeholders to achieve this Transport Systems) Class Licence 2017 is motorists are more likely to enjoy the benefits of outcome," said Nick Koukoulas, Austroads Chief available online at: https://www.legislation.gov. connected vehicles as they become available. Executive au/Details/F2018L00026

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BOSCH ESTABLISHES DIVISION FOR CONNECTED MOBILITY SERVICES TO MEET INCREASED DEMAND FOR MOBILITY AS A SERVICE (MAAS)

Bosch continues to drive forward its transformation into a provider of Recently acquired by Bosch, this U.S. start-up developed a platform mobility services. Its new Connected Mobility Solutions division will bring that companies, universities, or municipal authorities can use to arrange together over 600 associates to develop and sell digital mobility services. ridesharing for their staff. This B2B approach is aimed directly at These include vehicle sharing, ridesharing, and connectivity-based services commuters: the SPLT app brings together people who want to share a ride to for car drivers. the same workplace or place of study. “Connectivity will fundamentally change how we get from A to B, and in One advantage of this is that rides are shared by colleagues, which the process, it will help to solve today’s traffic problems. We are using it to means users never have to get in the car with complete strangers. Within realize our vision of emissions-free, stress-free, and accident-free mobility,” seconds, an algorithm locates a suitable rideshare, calculates the fastest said Dr. Volkmar Denner, chairman of the Bosch board of management, at route through traffic, and thus assumes what used to be the time-consuming the Bosch ConnectedWorld 2018 IoT conference in Berlin. task of coordinating the departure point, departure time, best route, and Connectivity offers tremendous business potential. By 2025, there will passengers. be more than 470 million connected vehicles on the world’s roads. Just Sharing a ride is good for the nerves, for the wallet, and for the four years from now, the market for mobility services and associated digital environment. services will be worth 140 billion euros (source: PwC). Companies can also play a role in reducing traffic volume. “Connected driving is a growth area for Bosch. Bosch aims for “Connectivity is a way for us to rethink not just the car but the whole way significant double-digit growth with the solutions it offers,” Dr Denner said. we use modes of transport,” Dr Denner said. The plan is for the new division to further extend the existing service portfolio. For instance, mobility services from Bosch send alerts about DIGITAL SERVICES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES wrong-way drivers and turn smartphones into car keys. The latest of these Bosch subsidiary COUP has provided e-scooters for rent in Berlin since 2016. is the ridesharing service offered by U.S. start-up Splitting Fares Inc. (SPLT). After introducing e-scooter sharing to Paris last year, the service will launch in Dr Denner also presented system!e in Berlin. Connected services for Madrid this year. This will bring the total number of e-scooters to 3,500. electromobility are set to further increase the suitability of electric driving “Digital services will give electric driving a boost,” Dr Denner said. for the mass market. At the IoT conference, the Bosch CEO presented system!e, a comprehensive system of connected electrified powertrain components and BOSCH ENTERS THE RIDESHARING BUSINESS new service solutions for electric cars. One growth market in the field of connected mobility is ridesharing, which To this end, Bosch has connected the electric drive to the Bosch encompasses online services and apps for carpools as well as for arranging Automotive Cloud Suite. The company is developing web-based services driving services and taxis. that rely on this interaction. In the future, intelligent electric cars will know By 2022, the number of ridesharing users worldwide is set to rise by 60 precisely when their power will run out, but also where they can find their percent to 685 million (source: Statista). To date, most such services have next charge. been directed at people who happen to be travelling in the same direction or who want to book a trip at the last minute; companies and commuters have ELIMINATING RANGE ANXIETY: SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE been seen as less of a priority. This is precisely where SPLT comes in. EVERYDAY USE For many car buyers, the worry that an electric car might leave them stranded is a deal-breaker. It is precisely this problem that system!e is designed to tackle. Because the electric drive is connected to the cloud, the system can produce an “extended range forecast.” An algorithm factors in vehicle data such as current battery charge, energy consumption of heating or air conditioning, and the driver’s driving style, as well as information from the vehicle’s surroundings. This includes the current traffic situation and topographical data for the route ahead. Based on this information, the system can reliably calculate the vehicle’s precise range. For longer journeys in an electric car, the extended range forecast is supplemented by the “charging assistant.” This service knows where all the charge spots are on a given journey, so it can plan ahead for necessary charging stops; it also manages the payment process. Thanks to additional information about for example restaurants, cafés, and shopping options, drivers can make the most of the charging time and relax.

44 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 The Road to Relevant Research

A third service manages vehicle charging in smart homes, helping to optimise how they use energy. It integrates the electric car into the smart home’s electricity grid, meaning the car’s battery supplements the stationary storage device for the house’s photovoltaic system. During the day, the car absorbs excess solar power and feeds it back at night as necessary. “For Bosch, mobility goes beyond the car. Our breadth of technology expertise in numerous fields puts us in an unparalleled position to develop Did you know you can access the latest and operate cross-application ecosystems,” Dr Denner said. issue of Highway Engineering Australia via Informit? 4,000 PARTICIPANTS, 70 EXHIBITORS, AND 140 SPEAKERS Bosch’s IoT activities are broadly diversified, encompassing solutions for The Informit Engineering Collection is connected mobility, connected manufacturing, as well as for connected an ever expanding resource covering energy systems and buildings. aspects of highway engineering - planning At the recent Bosch ConnectedWorld 2018 forum for the IoT industry in and development, design, construction, Berlin, more than 70 exhibitors demonstrated what is already possible with maintenance and management. The the Internet of Things, and how it will improve people’s everyday lives in the database offers an extensive variety future. of resources including journals, trade Held at the 10,000m2 exhibition space at “Station” in Berlin, over 4,000 publications, reports and conference delegates attended the Forum. In addition to the Bosch CEO Dr. Volkmar Denner, there were presentations over two days by some 140 speakers, proceedings. including: Andrew Bate (Founder of SwamFarm Robotics) and Ros Harvey (Founder of The Yield), both Australian AgTech providers currently partnering with Bosch. At a hackathon, some 700 programmers, start-up The Collection guarantees quality through partnerships associates, and designers helped to develop new ideas for connected with peak professional bodies including Engineers mobility services, automated driving, connected manufacturing and logistics, Australia and the Institution of Professional Engineers and connected living. The fifth event of its kind, Bosch ConnectedWorld 2018 New Zealand, as well as Content Providers including is one of the world’s largest conferences on the internet of things. EPC Media Group.

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Feb/March 2018 | Highway Engineering Australia 45 NATIONAL PRECAST FEATURE

NEW PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR FOR NATIONAL PRECAST BOARD

National Precast Concrete Association is pleased (L-R): Recently to announce the appointment of Kevin Crompton appointed National Precast Concrete from Ultrafloor (Australia) as its new President Association President, and Michael Waeger from Waeger Precast as its Kevin Crompton being congratulated most recent member of the Board of Directors. on his appointment According to National Precast’s Chief by Immediate Past- Executive Officer, Sarah Bachmann, the President Craig Zinn. appointments were made at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting in November last year. “Kevin takes over as President for a two-year term from Craig Zinn, owner of Rockhampton- based Stresscrete,” she details. “While some big achievements were made under Craig’s presidency, we are looking forward to the next two years with Kevin at the helm.” Mr Zinn’s term saw the Association celebrate its 25-year anniversary with a celebratory dinner at one of Australia’s most famous precast structures, the Sydney Opera House. Marketing initiatives were strengthened and the rollout of AS 3850 Prefabricated concrete elements prompted a national seminar series on the new standard and its safety implications. Considerable work was also invested in developing relationships with state and national roads and Michael Waeger, Managing Director of Waeger Matt Perrella workers’ compensation, and the Association had Constructions, as the Board’s most recent Director, Past President its proposal approved to extend the coverage of Director. Based in the NSW Hunter Valley, General Manager AS 3850 into civil construction. Waeger Precast is one of three divisions in the Delta Corporation As Director – Operations at Ultrafloor, Mr innovative medium-sized construction company. Crompton has over 40 years’ experience in the The company is mainly involved in bridge Peter Healy construction industry and four years’ involvement construction and specialised precast concrete, Director, Past President as a National Precast Board member. with experience in other civil works such as Managing Director “Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and demolition, restoration and road works. Hollow Core Concrete enthusiasm to his new role,” Ms Bachmann Supporting the new appointees is an comments. experienced and fervent team of Directors Graham Underwood The new President says he wants to further from precast manufacturing companies around Director strengthen relationships with allied industry Australia. National Technical & Engineering Manager associations such as Master Builders, the Rocla Housing Industry Association and the Australian National Precast’s Board of Directors now Constructors Association, with a goal of consists of: Glenn Degenhardt working together to achieve mutually beneficial Director outcomes. Kevin Crompton National Operations Manager Also high on the agenda is to continue the Director, President Humes (Holcim Australia) Association’s good work in the area of improving Director – Operations safety standards for the industry. To that extent Ultrafloor (Australia) Andrew Nearhos he is the Association’s representative on BD-066, Director the committee responsible for AS 3850. Craig Zinn General Manager “As an association we are already heavily Director, Past President Austral Precast involved with the review and development of Owner/Manager numerous Australian Standards,” Ms Bachmann Stresscrete Michael Waeger says. Director “We’ve also made some fantastic inroads Ian Coulter Managing Director with the likes of Safe Work Australia, and we Director, Past President Waeger Precast work with both to improve safety.” Managing Director The new Board term also welcomes Precast Concrete Products

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Hill in Sydney’s north-west. It is the most visible the project at their Riverstone factory. Part of PRECASTER: HANSON PRECAST legacy of Stage 1 of Sydney Metro Northwest, the Mulgrave factory was leased out to the head an $8.3 billion project that will improve access to contractor, Impregilo-Salini Joint Ventur (ISJV), to HEAD CONTRACTOR: employment and services for both existing and produce 1200 precast concrete viaduct segments. IMPREGILO-SALINI JOINT VENTURE new communities in the region. As well, Hanson produced the project’s in-situ (ISJV) concrete with a significant amount coming from SINGLE SOURCE DELIVERS the new Mulgrave wet concrete batching plant. ENGINEER: SMEC CONSISTENT FINISH Hanson’s Estimating and Sales Manager, As well as durability and low maintenance, a Richard Lorenzin, says having a single source CLIENT: TRANSPORT FOR NSW high quality finish is a fundamental indicator of for all of the concrete elements made it easier to (TfNSW) the sustainability of a city’s infrastructure. To minimise variation in colour across the project. ensure consistency of finish that satisfied the Extensive samples were produced to ensure the requirements of AS3610, all concrete across desired result. With an aesthetic appeal that sets a new the entire project came from the same source. “At the front end, we made samples sized 300 benchmark in infrastructure, the Sydney National Precast member Hanson Precast by 300 right up to two metres square, to ensure Skytrain is a new elevated train line spanning manufactured 2300 large precast concrete the result was what the client, architect and four kilometres between Bella Vista and Rouse barriers, or parapets, and 56 platform units for contractor wanted,” he details.

When complete, the new Sydney Skytrain elevated train line will span four kilometres between Bella Vista and Rouse Hill in Sydney’s north-west.

48 Highway Engineering Australia | Feb/March 2018 ecotio2® photocatalyst coating was applied to the piers, parapet walls and adjoining NATIONAL PRECAST FEATURE precast abutments to protect them from graffiti.

“There were three different site visits with upwards of 20 people each time inspecting and ultimately approving the concrete.”

NAWKAW STAIN FOR PERFECTION With concrete being a natural product, the mix of the precast and insitu elements called for Nawkaw technology to enhance key features of the structure’s aesthetic appearance. The Nawkaw colour staining system is frequently used to achieve high end architectural ECOTIO2® TO PROTECT The mix of the precast and insitu elements called for finishes with visually stunning results. UV To protect the piers, parapet walls and adjoining Nawkaw technology to resistant, it will withstand rain and extreme precast abutments from graffiti, ecotio2® enhance key features of the structure’s aesthetic temperatures and penetrates the concrete photocatalyst coating was applied. A new appearance. surface. Unlike paint, it is extremely long lasting technology to Australia, ecotio2® originates from and won’t crack or peel. Japan. As it seals the surface of the concrete, Applied after the pouring and stripping of the it allows the concrete to self-clean, and stops insitu concrete, the mineral stain has allowed the the surface from ageing, bleeding or changing Skytrain to retain the natural look of the concrete colour. while providing a more consistent colour. Nawkaw Managing Director, Tony Watling, says the coating offers stunning aesthetic results as well as significant environmental benefits. “There was always an intent that the Skytrain structure would look monumental and we knew that this product was going to keep it looking like new,” he comments. “Over time, the ecotio2® coating will gradually self-clean the surface, using just light and rain.” When the coating is applied, surfaces become anti-static, thereby reducing the adhesion of dust and other particles. Dust and dirt simply wash away with rain. Meanwhile, it breaks down VOCs and pollutants from the air, releasing harmless by-products. “The protective nature of the coating on concrete also resists carbonation, extending its service life,” Mr Watling reveals. “There was always an DURABILITY AND DESIGN OUTCOMES FOR THE FUTURE intent that the Skytrain While the breadth of precast products and structure would look applications is extensive, precast equally has an important role in infrastructure, as it excels monumental and we at meeting form, function and sustainability requirements. knew that this product Recognised for its stunning design was going to keep it outcomes and inherent durability benefits, precast concrete is increasingly being used in looking like new. Over public spaces. Precast’s superior weathering ® and corrosion-resistant qualities offer time, the ecotio2 coating excellent protection in all climates. As essentially Australia’s longest bridge, will gradually self-clean the Skytrain is a testament to innovation the surface, using just and sets a new benchmark in sustainable infrastructure. light and rain.”

Feb/March 2018 | Highway Engineering Australia 49 CASE STUDY

Jack-Up System performs huge lift on Oakland Bay Bridge

BURKHALTER RIGGING USED THE WORLD’S TALLEST JACK-UP SYSTEM DEVELOPED WITH ENERPAC TO REMOVE THE SPANS OF THE OLD BAY BRIDGE IN SAN FRANCISCO.

An Enerpac heavy jacking system of a type being deployed throughout retrofit so it was reconstructed as a single deck with the eastbound Australasia has demonstrated its power, precision and safety in and westbound lanes on each side, making it the world's widest bridge. international use by removing more than a kilometre of high bridge The Jack-Up System accommodated the lateral stability demands spans in the United States in record time. of dynamic load situations at heights in excess of 20 metres. Burkhalter Rigging Inc. used the world’s tallest JS-70 multi-point incremental Jack-Up System to remove a total of 14 bridge sections - Removing the East Span each measuring 87.78m - stretching more than 1200m on the eastern Dismantling and removal of the old Bay Bridge East Span proceeded in section of the old San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridge, which was three phases: damaged in an earthquake. Use of the Jack-Up System cut each span • Phase I was completed at the end of 2015, with the demolition of removal from six weeks to about one week per span. the cantilever section and S-curve to Yerba Buena Island. The engineering task - which involved total weights of hundreds • Phase II of the demolition process involved the removal the bridge's of thousands of tons of steel at up to 20m above a surging tide in 771,000kg (1.7 million-pound) truss sections, which stretch east to fluctuating winds - is highly relevant to Asia-Pacific nations located the Oakland shore and included five 153.61m (504-foot) segments, on the region’s earthquake-prone “Rim of Fire”, which circles the followed by the 87.78m sections stretching from Pier E9 to Pier E22. Pacific, says Enerpac Australasia Mining and Heavy Lifting Technology • Phase III involved the removal of the support piers and pilings and Manager, Warren Baltineshter. removal of the marine foundations down to the mud line. In addition to repairing damaged road and rail structures, the Jack- Burkhalter Rigging, Inc., a specialised lifting, rigging and transport Up technology is used for the lifting and lowering of heavy equipment service provider, was awarded the contract to remove the 87.78m such as mining shovels, excavators and electrical plant; lifting and segments. lowering of structures and buildings; and de-propping and load The project posed significant challenges. At its highest point, the transfer from temporary steel work. bridge is 36m (135ft) above water level, with a progressive downward The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge - which carries about slope to the shore to 12.192 metres (40ft) above the water. This meant 270,000 vehicles a day on its two decks, and has one of the longest that each span was at a decreasing angle as the segments reached the spans in the United States - was built in two sections, the eastern shoreline. one of which was damaged extensively during the 1989 Loma Prieta What’s more, lifting would need to take account of tidal changes earthquake. The eastern span would have been too expensive to and wind/weather on the bay.

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Importantly, all the bridge segments had to be removed between This is based on using a special fabricated intermediate barrel with November 2016 and April 2017 ahead of migratory birds returning to connection points for crane booms and steel wires attached to strand the area and nesting on the bridge, after which further removal work jacks to provide horizontal bracing – creating a hydraulic tensioning would have to be suspended until the birds migrated again. device used to stabilise and monitor the side load. Burkhalter proposed the use of their Enerpac hydraulic Jack-Up As the towers are raised, the crane booms, resting on steel supports System to lift each 288ft bridge section. Earlier removal of the longer above ground are automatically latched on. The bracing wires and truss sections has been accomplished using strand jacks mounted strand jacks resting on the boom sections were pinned to the special within a supporting frame. The same lifting method was considered for barrels. Each of the towers was then raised to the height required to the 87.78ft sections; however, it would have required more time to set lift the bridge section. For lifts below 20m, the bracing system was up and lift each truss than using the Jack-Up technique. dispensed with. "We already had some experience of the speed and ease of In addition, Burkhalter also minimised the side load during deploying the Enerpac Jack-Up system on a barge from installing movement of the Jack-Up on the barge by performing additional lift the Fore River bridge in Boston. The major difference here was that and trim calculations and maintaining the spans’ centre of gravity at a although the Fore River bridge lift was twice as heavy as the Oakland precise point to keep the barge level, as well as constant monitoring of bridge sections, the height was much lower at 20m. For the Oakland tide levels, during truss removal. project, we’d have to almost double the lift height to 36m," says Mike “The stiffer and heavier intermediate barrels provide support and Cassibry, Director of Special Applications at Burkhalter. rigidity for the bracing system, which keeps the lift stable," notes Mike Beres, Sales Leader – Americas, Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology. JS-Series Lifting Method Enerpac’s JS-Series Jack-Up System is a multi-point lifting system Truss Section Removal comprising four Jack-Up towers, one positioned under each corner of Given the length of each truss section, the four Jack-Up towers a load. The lifting frame of each Jack-Up tower contains four hydraulic were deployed on a twin barge assembly to form a single floating cylinders, which lift and stack steel barrels. The load is lifted in platform, with two Jack-Up towers on each barge. Ahead of the increments as barrels are inserted via an automated system, lifted, and arrival of the barge, the bridge sections were cut from the adjoining stacked, forming the lifting towers. The lift capacity per tower ranges segments ready to be lifted from their foundations. The barge was from 125 ton to 750 ton. Burkhalter used a JS-750 Jack-Up System for floated in position under the segment and the Jack-Up towers the Oakland bridge lift with barrels measuring 2.3m x 2.3 x 1m (or 7.5 raised. The west and east facing towers were each connected by feet x 7.5 feet x 39 inches high). a beam on which the truss would rest when lifted. Because of the In reaching the highest truss section at 36m above the water, side angle of the segment, the west side towers were approximately 1m load on the Jack-Up towers was a major factor in planning the lift. higher than the east side towers. Following extensive analysis and modelling by Enerpac, the concept The East Span removal began in the middle section, at the of a box type bracing system was developed for lifts above 20m. intermediate fixed pier, and removed progressively towards the

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shoreline in the direction of the lowest section. Then, the spans were removed from the middle working towards the highest truss section. Height flexibility of the Jack-Up System meant that the same process could be used for the highest span and lowest near the shore, where only a single barrel was needed. Once the bridge section was removed, the barge was then moved away from the bridge, the towers lowered, and the span transported to the Port of Oakland for disposal and recycling. "Using the Enerpac Jack-Up system was a massive advantage. It has great lateral stability and the elevation is quick and simple to change. Moreover, the speed with which each span was removed using the Jack-Up was a pleasant surprise," said Mike Cassibry. “Once in position, the time to stroke up and take the load took just a couple of minutes to lift the span clear. Using the Enerpac Jack-Up System, we were able to cut each span removal from six weeks to about one week per span,” he added. The JS-series is part of the Enerpac range of heavy lift, shift, balance and place solutions, which includes the world’s largest portfolio of heavy lift and load control applications. Enerpac systems – such as hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, skidding systems, self-erecting towers, Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) and synchronous lift systems – can handle some of the world’s most challenging lifts, including awkwardly shaped and sometimes massive structures weighing tens of thousands of tons in maritime, mining, energy and heavy industrial applications. For more information about Enerpac Jack-Up systems and other specialist equipment, please Email: email: [email protected] or visit the website: www.enerpac.com

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As cities across the world continue to battery-electric bus dynamics, taking into loading details as the bus model travels a increase in both population and density, consideration a wide variety of factors specific route. The model was created using public transportation plays a critical role that impact operational decisions. These both the standard MapleSim physics-based in creating liveable cities by reducing the factors are all necessary to address a range components and customized components, total number of vehicles operating in urban of concerns from transit operators when which provided the ability to modify centres. An effective transit system also has moving forward with a new type of transit the design to the exact bus and transit the potential to drastically reduce carbon system. specifications. emissions generated from the transportation For example, transit operators need With the completed model, the NRC is of people, resulting in improved urban air to know the uptime for an electric bus in able to simulate the entire vehicle system, quality and sustaining a healthy environment comparison to a diesel-powered bus to providing system performance information for generations to come. plan schedules and streamline operations. at any point that the engineer wishes to In order to realize the potential This requires a detailed understanding of examine. environmental and societal benefits of both the charging of bus batteries and With the battery-electric bus model improved transit, Canada’s National Research determining realistic energy consumption as fully developed, the NRC and Maplesoft Council (NRC) is determining how to the bus completes a specific transit route. then worked together to create additional optimise existing transit operations through The operators are also interested in other tools that would allow for easy import of the implementation of new technologies. operating considerations of battery-electric a variety of transit routes, as well as tools Part of their existing research focuses on the buses such as carbon emission savings, that could be used to quickly gain insight analysis of fleet operations using model- equivalent diesel fuel savings, and the cost into the performance of different routes driven approaches to transit technology of charging the bus during typical usage. and bus configurations. The precision of planning. The system-level model developed the produced results from these analyses By using physics-based modelling as by NRC and Maplesoft helps provide were far superior to techniques employed the core of their analysis methodology, information to address these questions early elsewhere, which would typically only the NRC is able to provide more accurate in the vehicle procurement process. include performance calculations based forecasts of the system-level implications The battery-electric bus model is on average bus speeds and average of technology implementations. To improve composed of a variety of subsystems that energy consumption along a certain the flexibility and configurability of their are integrated into one unified system distance. MapleSim, an advanced system- existing modelling tools, the NRC looked for simulation and design exploration. level modelling software from Maplesoft, to migrate their modelling platform to the This model was created using MapleSim, creates system-level models in a symbolic, modelling and simulations tools developed Maplesoft’s tool for system-level modelling parameterized environment, so adjustments by Maplesoft. and simulation. The model incorporates could be made to easily modify the bus, or As an initial step towards capability interactions from multiple domains of the specific parameters could be optimised for a migration, the NRC’s modelling team worked electric bus system, such as the vehicle required performance characteristic. with Maplesoft’s Engineering Solutions body dynamics, electric motor performance, Tyson McWha, the Program Technical team to create a high-fidelity model of the detailed battery models, and passenger Leader at the NRC leading the fleet

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optimization team, clarifies how the bus model provided flexibility for their evaluation processes: “The primary advantage of using an advanced simulation platform to evaluate battery-electric bus implementation is that we can now adjust specific vehicle or infrastructure parameters and very quickly understand their effects on the entire system.” By using a model-driven approach, the NRC now has the ability to take a given transit route and electric bus, and have their simulation and analysis tools automatically generate the key information required by transit operators and other decision makers. They are able to determine a specific understanding of the vehicle’s energy storage requirements for particular bus routes, helping to select the correct mix of is being used effectively by their transit The NRC is continuing to research the technologies to meet the specific demands technology experts. ideal configuration of battery-electric buses of the route. “Migrating our modelling towards the in cities across Canada, and they are using The NRC is continuously refining their MapleSim platform has increased our modern design approaches to answer battery-electric bus model, increasing researchers’ ability to bring their individual questions with greater accuracy than ever its capabilities by feeding in real-world expertise to every facet of the vehicle and before, allowing transit authorities to make performance data and other environmental infrastructure models” Tyson McWha said. informed decisions. By taking a model-based variables like weather and traffic. The “In the end, we have a more user-friendly approach to engineering design, the NRC is physics-based modelling platform in tool that provides more flexibility and better helping to bring Canadians zero-emission MapleSim gave them an intuitive tool that accuracy.” public transportation.

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